Painter
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Title: PainterDivision: Finance and AdministrationDepartment: Facility Operations and PlanningFLSA Status: Non-ExemptSalary Range: Grade 9: $18.70/hourEEO Job Group: 6 E7Position SummaryThe University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Maintenance Mechanic - Painter.Perform wide range of maintenance work, with a concentration in painting and drywall, in a multi-building complex under direct supervision of the Lead Maintenance Mechanic. Will plan, coordinate, and carry out construction, maintenance, painting and equipment installations according to applicable codes and standards.Duties/Responsibilities* Order materials needed, and make the installations and applications required for completion of drywall/painting projects while ensuring that the work conforms to codes.* Tend to the preventive and general needs for maintenance of the University's structures, equipment, furnishings, and systems and for various assignments for repair and rehabilitation projects.* Perform basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks, and tasks related to maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction projects for buildings, equipment, furniture, and systems.* Repair and/or install windows, doors, partitions, coiling components, floor tiles, cove base, stair treads, wall coverings, and roofs.* Maintain inventory of painting components and supplies. Assist in maintaining building supplies, tools, equipment, and spare parts.* Construct metal stud walls, install drywall, apply mud, tape and corner and edge trim, sand and finish to be ready for paint.* Prepare surface to accept paint as necessary including sanding, scraping, chip, washing, sand blasting, etc.* Apply prime paint and finish paint to walls, ceilings, devices, fixtures, trim, poles, frames, surfaces (interior and exterior).* Remove and apply wall coverings. Install and repair wall trim pieces, floor edging, and floor coverings.* Assemble furniture, seats, and other equipment.* Set up furniture and equipment for special and academic events.* Perform snow removal and paving work as required.* Other duties as assigned.Required Knowledge and Skills* High school diploma or equivalent required.* Vocational training and/or experience in trades including painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and/or heating.* Valid driver's license required.* Must be conversant with the basics of other crafts in the building trades and capable of supervising assistants on the job.Preferred Knowledge and Skills* On-the-job experience in the painting and carpentry trades preferred.* Preferred qualifications include four years' experience in journey-level of a trade named above.About USIThe University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:* Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.* Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.* Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.* Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year - accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of serviceFor more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.Application ProcessClick Apply Now! near the top right of this page to complete an application.Pre-Employment ScreeningA background check will be required for employment in this position.Authorization to Work in the United StatesUSI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.Interview AccommodationsPersons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at ...@usi.edu or (812) ###-####. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at ...@usi.edu or (812) ###-####.EEO StatementThe University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.